The red and white Albion lighthouse on the cliffs
Photo: Ashwin CM / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

🌿 Nature & viewpoints · Albion

Albion lighthouse & cliffs

A red-and-white 1910 lighthouse on the cliffs north of Flic en Flac, with a quiet beach, caves below and sunset views.

πŸš— From the villa35 min Β· 24.6 kmoff-peak estimate
⏱️ Time needed1–1.5 hnot counting the drive
πŸ•“ Best time of dayπŸŒ‡ Sunset Β· 🌀️ Afternoon
πŸ’° PriceRs 0–200 (CHF 0–3)Free outside; lighthouse visits when open cost a small fee.

The Albion lighthouse stands on basalt cliffs above the sea, 25 minutes north of the villa. There are guided visits some days, but most people come for the view, the waves and the sunset. A path leads down to the caves at the foot of the cliff (only at calm sea), and Albion's public beach nearby is quiet and local.

  • Historic lighthouse
  • Sunset over the cliffs
  • Quiet local beach nearby

Getting there

Driving route from the villa

πŸš— By car: 35 min (24.6 km) off-peak. Parking near the lighthouse. Directions in Google Maps β†—

  • πŸš• Taxi from the villa: about Rs 1,000–1,350 one way per car (agree the price first; a return trip with waiting time is often negotiable).

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